What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


For what is all Scripture profitable?
With what sins are rebellion and stubbornness classed?
Who does the apostle say saw Christ after He was risen?
How are believers scaled?
What are children declared to be?
What above all else shows God's willingness to do this?
Why are its gates not to be closed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle